Prayagraj: TGT-PGT candidates end 18-day hunger strike following assurance from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath

The protest by competitive students outside the Directorate of Education in Prayagraj has finally come to an end after 18 days. The students had been agitating for a long time, demanding that the TGT-PGT examination be held according to the previous regulations. The situation had become critical as four students had been on an indefinite hunger strike since September 5.

Intervening in the matter, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath provided an assurance to the students. Following this, the District Magistrate of Prayagraj arrived at the Directorate of Education. He met with the students on strike and ended their fast by offering them juice.

The primary argument of the candidates was that the examination process should follow the old rules rather than undergoing changes. The prolonged standoff had caused significant anxiety among the student community. After receiving positive signals from the Chief Minister's office, the students decided to call off their agitation.

Administrative officials stated that the students' demands are being considered seriously as per the Chief Minister's instructions. The conclusion of the hunger strike in the presence of the District Magistrate brought relief to the students. A large number of candidates had been gathering outside the Directorate for several days to support their cause.

This development became a major topic of discussion within the educational circles of Prayagraj. Local administration and police forces had been keeping a close watch on the situation throughout the protest. Now that the hunger strike has ended, the atmosphere outside the Directorate has returned to normal.

The students expressed hope that the government would soon issue an official notification regarding their demands. For now, the students have viewed the Chief Minister's assurance as a victory. The administration has also appealed to the students to maintain peace so that the subsequent processes can proceed smoothly.